> Transition to trail running if you can. Key phrase: if you can. I'm a runner too, and I run year 'round in a suburb that has all of the problems others here

> Transition to trail running if you can. Key phrase: if you can. I'm a runner too, and I run year 'round in a suburb that has all of the problems others here have mentioned. It is possible, and I've even written guides on how to do it safely. It just takes more effort. In particular, wearing headphones is even less advisable in winter than it is the rest of the year. You need to hear when vehicles are approaching, even if they're EVs and all you're getting is the tire/wind noise. It's certainly not for everyone. For those who don't want to make the effort, I recommend cross-country skiing or snowshoes. Work with what you have.